You are correct I am very picky about this watch. I purchased it new in early 1971 from the Army Pacex catalog for $202. I wore this watch during my tour in Vietnam and it has been may daily wearer ever since. I was fortunate to find a local skilled and caring Rolex trained repairman, he maintained it and nurtured my appreciation of fine watch making. I also have a 1970 Bulova Oceanographer which still looks and performs like new.

However my current choices of Rolex dealers are long in sales and amazingly short in service know how, their first response is send it to the nearest RSC.
I am currently looking for a new service provider.